boys' name · peaked 1980

Jarrod

Every Jarrod since 1965 — 25,351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#6,972
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Jarrod
Peak year
1980
1,150 babies
All-time total
25,351
since 1965

The story of Jarrod

Jarrod is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,972 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1965, 25,351 American babies have been named Jarrod. Its peak came in 1980, when 1,150 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jarrod stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jarrod year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 12 #6,972
2024 21 #4,774
2023 19 #5,146
2022 35 #3,373
2021 28 #3,858
2020 36 #3,165
2019 46 #2,744
2018 42 #2,863
2017 49 #2,580
2016 43 #2,807
2015 74 #1,968
2014 52 #2,441
2013 69 #1,998
2012 94 #1,643
2011 80 #1,801
2010 99 #1,593
2009 94 #1,678
2008 86 #1,754
2007 99 #1,586
2006 122 #1,342
2005 135 #1,186
2004 157 #1,041
2003 208 #838
2002 240 #733
2001 349 #581
2000 410 #534
1995 400 #510
1990 792 #318
1985 8 #7,852 900 #250
1980 5 #11,001 1,145 #213
1975 669 #288
1970 394 #410
1965 21 #1,750
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Famous people named Jarrod

  1. Jarrod Bowen Soccer player · b. 1996

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jarrod in 2025?

Jarrod ranked #6,972 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jarrod?

25,351 babies have been named Jarrod in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jarrod most popular?

Jarrod peaked in 1980, when 1,150 newborns received the name.

Is Jarrod a boy or girl name?

Jarrod is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jarrod rising or falling?

Jarrod is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Jarrod?

Well-known people named Jarrod include Jarrod Bowen (soccer player).

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